Updates as major road into Liverpool is expected to remain partly closed through rush-hour after a serious crash this morning.

The crash happened on the A580 East Lancashire Road at the junction with Bridgehouse Lane in Croxteth around 5.40am.

Police tweeted to say the road was closed both ways from Lower Lane to Back Gillmoss Lane.

However Stagecoach buses have later tweeted to say only eastbound traffic is affected.

Travel monitors INRIX also say they have calls to say it is only closed one way.

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Key Events

Taxi passenger has died - police confirm

Sad news to report with police confirming the passenger in the taxi has died. Thoughts with her family.

The driver of the BMW - a 26 year-old man from St Helens - which was in collision with the taxi - has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Recap on what we know so far

The East Lancs remains closed outbound, queuing traffic from Stonebridge Lane to Back Gillmoss Lane. Congestion to the Showcase Cinema. Also affecting Lower Lane.

10:10

Travel latest

Very slow traffic due to the problems on the A580 East Lancs Road on A506 Valley Road in both directions from Lower Lane to M57 J6 (Kirkby).

09:26

Elsewhere...

08:52

TRAFFIC LATEST

Queueing traffic from Stonebridge Lane to Back Gillmoss Lane. Congestion to Townsend Avenue and also affecting Lower Lane, Copplehouse Lane and the A506 towards the M57.

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08:39

Buses affected

Latest on the buses.

08:35

'Traffic backed up' after East Lancs crash

Police have said that at around 5.10am, emergency services were called to the junction of the East Lancs Road and Stonebridge Lane following a collision between a BMW and a Ford Mondeo private hire taxi.

The taxi driver and a passenger have been taken to hospital for assessment of what are initially described as serious injuries.

The driver of the BMW has been taken to hospital for assessment of his injuries.

A road closure is currently in place at the junction of East Lancs Road and Bridgehouse Lane (Vikings Landing Pub), heading out of the city. Avoid the area and plan your journeys accordingly is the advice.

08:30

Tunnel congestion

Delays coming into Liverpool due to a broken down vehicle in the Birkenhead Tunnel too.

08:18KEY EVENT

Private hire taxi driver and passenger 'seriously hurt'

Police say a taxi driver and passenger were “seriously hurt” after the crash with the BMW earlier.

Full statement

“We are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision in Croxteth this morning.

“At around 5.10am, emergency services were called to the junction of the East Lancs Road and Stonebridge Lane following a collision between a BMW and a Ford Mondeo private hire taxi.

“The taxi driver and a passenger have been taken to hospital for assessment of what are initially described as serious injuries.

“The driver of the BMW has been taken to hospital for assessment of his injuries.

“A road closure is currently in place at the junction of East Lancs Road and Bridgehouse Lane (Vikings Landing Pub), heading out of the city. Please avoid the area and plan your journeys accordingly.

Anyone with information, who witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage, can contact @MerPolCC, call (0151) 7775747 or 101 with reference 19100077634 or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111..” MERSEYSIDE POLICE

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08:11

POLICE LATEST

Here’s the latest police advice.

08:01

Another picture from the scene. My colleague Alan Weston will bring you any updates from the emergency services on the accident which police have said involved a taxi and BMW at the junction with Bridgehouse Lane around 5.40am close to the Vikings Landing pub.

07:57

Picture from the scene

The scene on the East Lancs after a crash involving a BMW and taxi

07:53KEY EVENT

Video from the scene

Here is some video from the scene.

07:45

'Gridlock'

Avoid the area says this motorist.

07:44

Traffic latest

Queuing traffic also as a result of the crash from A506 Longmoor Lane to Sugarbrook Drive.

07:25

Crash did involve BMW and taxi - police say

Police confirmed the road closure affects traffic travelling out of the city.

Also that the crash involved a BMW and a taxi. No word yet on who was involved, whether there were any injuries or how serious.

07:18

Reports a taxi and BMW involved in crash

It is believed the crash was between a BMW and a taxi at the junction with Stonebridge Lane.

07:16

'Outbound only'

Stagecoach say it is only affecting traffic heading out of the city. My colleague Alan Weston is chasing more details from the police.

07:08KEY EVENT

What we know so far

The East Lancs is expected to remain partly closed through rush-hour after a serious crash in Croxteth this morning.

The crash happened on the A580 East Lancashire Road at the junction with Bridgehouse Lane around 5.40am close to the Vikings Landing pub.

Police tweeted to say the road was closed both ways from Lower Lane to Back Gillmoss Lane.

However Stagecoach buses have later tweeted to say only eastbound traffic is affected.

Travel monitors INRIX also say they have calls to say it is only closed one way.

We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.